An unusually warm Boston Marathon was conducted Monday with temperatures reaching the 80s and causing organizers to warn inexperienced runners to skip taking part in the event.

Nevertheless, a pair of area athletes took part in the famous race.

Former Victoria resider Lauri Perri completed the 26.2-mile course in 4:02:11, while Dorothy Rusch produced a time of 4:55:15.

Missy Janzow received her B.S. in Dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University and owns Fit4U, a personalized coaching and nutrition business that serves to train the novice or seasoned triathlete or runner. You can reach her for your questions at janzowml@yahoo.com.